Daniel Loup, age 58, from Marrero, LA, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, to Second Degree Rape and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. He was indicted by a Grand Jury on February 1, 2024, and was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections. The prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorney…
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Friday, August 29, 2025, in observation of 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Monday, September 1, 2025, in observation of Labor Day we will reopen Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 8:30am.
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observation of Independence Day and we will reopen Monday, July 7, 2024, at 8:30am.
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observation of Juneteenth Day, we will reopen Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:30am.
Please be advised that Arraignments scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:30 am will be held at the The Amos Cormier, Jr. Pavilion and Multi-Purpose Center 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observation of Memorial Day, we will reopen Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:30am.
Students learned about the justice system by staging a mock trial involving a fictitious character, Johnny Smith, and his crime of Possessing Drugs on School Grounds. The trials, which took place at the Plaquemines Parish Courthouse, Pointe a la Hache, LA and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, New Orleans, LA, placed students in…
The American Legion Post 329 of Belle Chasse and District Attorney Charles Ballay partnered to bring 25 Easter Baskets to kids throughout Plaquemines Parish. Every year. Bryan and Sheryl Ruiz volunteer to help organize and prepare the baskets that will be given out. This year’s basket included a Chocolate Easter Bunny, Splash Catchers Racquetball Sets,…
The District Attorney’s Office will be close at 3pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in observation of the Good Friday and Easter Holiday, we will reopen Monday, April 21, 2025, at 8:30am.
District Attorney, Charles Ballay held his 15th Annual Senior Citizen’s Day at the Buras Auditorium on April 9th, 2025. The event featured delicious food provided by local favorite, Eva’s Café & Catering, showcasing the vibrant flavors of our community. Attendees were treated to inspiring guest speakers, several lively rounds of bingo, and captivating live music…